Ryan Giggs has vowed to bring passion, excitement and flair back to Manchester United during his brief stint as manager.

Giggs addressed the media yesterday for the first time since he was appointed interim player-manager following the sacking of David Moyes.

His message was music to the ears of United fans who had grown tired of watching their team play during Moyes’ woeful 10-month spell in charge.

The slow, unimaginative way the team performed in Moyes’ final game in charge last week disappointed Giggs, who is conscious and proud of United’s historical reputation as one of the most fearsome attacking teams in the land.

Giggs knows Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson became club greats because their success was borne out of a commitment to attacking football.

And now Giggs wants to see a similar style of play from his team in his four matches at the helm.

“My philosophy is the Manchester United philosophy,” Giggs said.

“I want players to play with passion, speed, tempo and be brave, with imagination, all the things that are expected of a Manchester United player.

“I want to see goals, tackles, players taking players on and getting the crowd up. I want the passion that should come with being a Manchester United player.

“I’ll tell the players just to try to enjoy yourself, express yourself. I just want them to enjoy themselves and give the fans something to smile about in the remaining four games.

“It’s been a frustrating season and I want to end it on a high. The stadium will be bouncing.”

There was an air of infectious optimism in the academy building at Carrington yesterday as Giggs spoke to the media in the same room where Ferguson used to hold his press briefings.

If that positivity brushes off onto the players, then United should end the season strongly.

Giggs, kitted out in his training gear, could not conceal his delight at being asked to manage a club that has literally been his life.

“It’s probably the proudest moment of my career,” said Giggs, which is quite a statement considering he has won 35 trophies at United.

Giggs started his press conference with a short ’thank you’ message to Moyes.

A club official then told the gathered journalists there would be no questions regarding the former manager.

“It’s been a difficult week for the club and it was a shock to me on Tuesday when I spoke to (executive vice-chairman) Ed (Woodward) and he informed me David was leaving and then asked me to take over,” Giggs said.

“It’s been a bit of a whirlwind week for me but one I’ve enjoyed.

“I had no hesitation in saying yes.

“This club has been the biggest part of my life since I signed schoolboy forms when I was 13 or 14.

“I am happy, a little bit nervous and I can’t wait for the game on Saturday.”